Summary
Legislators requested an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and project timelines, noting that funds must be fully spent by the end of 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal relief funds must be fully obligated and spent before expiration.
Local non-profits, municipal infrastructure projects, and county residents.
The local arena project loses out on those specific federal dollars.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Legislative Standing Budget Committee - Sep 8, 2026
County staff presented the Q2 2026 ARPA project expenditure report, noting that $14.225 million of the $16.2 million total allocation has been spent through June 30.
Legislative Full Board - Aug 10, 2026
Legislators reviewed the community investments made using ARPA funds, highlighting tourism, small business incubators, historical preservation, and the newly established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
Legislative Standing Budget Committee - Jul 6, 2026
County staff explained that leftover American Rescue Plan Act money from under-budget projects will be swept into eligible payroll and fringe benefit accounts to ensure no federal dollars are returned.
Legislative Standing Budget Committee - Jun 1, 2026
County officials reviewed remaining ARP project funds, including allocations for the arena, Canopy Walk, Civil War Camp, and FQHC, confirming that outside organizations have assured the county all monies will be spent down by September.
Chemung County IDA/CRC - May 14, 2026
The IDA returned $164,829 in unspent federal ARPA funds to the county because a proposed basketball court project could not be completed.
Legislative Full Board - Mar 9, 2026
Legislators requested an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and project timelines, noting that funds must be fully spent by the end of 2026.
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